Ampage - spot on - G6000 as per post #1 - and there it is! Will info the owner.
EDIT: Not that battery serial
PD - very much appreciate all the help you have given - and all contributors of course. I have indeed tried running sans battery but not much change.
I have a couple of 'tricks' left up my short sleeved shirt.
Last edited by BOAC; 15th July 2009 at 20:55.